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NFL Draft rumors: Reggie Ragland, potential Falcons target, has enlarged aorta

At this point, you're better off asking which of the top linebacker prospects doesn't have an ailment that is going to concern teams.

Sources: #Bama LB Reggie Ragland was flagged for an enlarged aorta, which requires yearly monitoring. Some teams have pushed him down a bit

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 28, 2016

This is not ideal news for Ragland, an expected first round prospect who offers physicality, sound tackling, and run-stopping acumen, but faces questions about his overall speed and athleticism. This won't help his stock, even if it winds up being a relatively minor concern.